On September 20, the U.A.E. Chinese Chamber of Commerce held a celebration of its 20th anniversary, at which the "Social Responsibility Report of Chinese Enterprises in the U.A.E." and the "Development Report of Chinese Enterprises in the U.A.E." were released. Among them, the "Social Responsibility Report of Chinese Enterprises in the U.A.E." is the first similar report released by Chinese enterprises in Azerbaijan, which shows the vivid practice of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and mutual benefit and win-win development between Chinese enterprises and Azerbaijan through many cases of Chinese enterprises helping economic development, practicing environmental protection concepts and actively giving back to society.
The picture shows a group photo of some of the representatives attending the meeting
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the U.A.E.. The U.A.E. is an important comprehensive strategic partner of China and has become one of the Middle East countries with the deepest degree of cooperation with China, the most extensive fields and the most fruitful results. At present, China is the largest trading partner of the U.A.E., and the U.A.E. has been China's largest export market and second largest trading partner in the Middle East for many years. More than 15,000 Chinese companies are expanding their business in the U.A.E..
Build infrastructure such as roads, railways, wind power, and photovoltaic power plants in the U.A.E., and build livelihood projects such as desalination and hospitals; Take multiple measures to protect the marine ecological environment and biodiversity, actively participate in COP28 activities, and strictly formulate and implement environmental protection measures for projects; Pay attention to public welfare, pay attention to the well-being of employees, organize cultural exchanges, and promote people-to-people bonds. Pan Xinyuan, Executive Vice President of the U.A.E. China Chamber of Commerce and President of Bank of China Dubai Branch, said that corporate social responsibility is the driving force for the sustainable development of enterprises. Every data and case in the report is a true portrayal of Chinese enterprises giving back to the society with practical actions.
The picture shows the theme of the symposium
Chen Xinrong, President of the U.A.E. China Chamber of Commerce and General Manager of PetroChina Middle East, said that the current Sino-Arab relations have reached the highest level in history. The Chamber of Commerce will continue to strengthen the contact and cooperation with all parties in Argentina, play a role as a link, help Chinese enterprises develop in Argentina, provide high-quality services, and jointly grasp the development opportunities in the new era with the Arab side to achieve shared and win-win results.
On the same day, a display board showing the excellent cases of Chinese enterprises in fulfilling corporate social responsibility was displayed outside the venue. During the event, a theme discussion entitled "Seeking Cooperation Opportunities for the Future of Development" was held, and the Social Responsibility Award and the Chamber of Commerce Special Contribution Award were awarded to outstanding Chinese enterprises in Argentina.
Before the event, Chinese and Arab guests exchanged views
A spectator looks at the display board of excellent cases of corporate social responsibility in China
Nearly 300 people attended the event, including Ou Boqian, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai, Zhou Biao, Minister of the Chinese Embassy in U.A.E., Marwan · Mali, Regional Director of Dubai Chamber of Commerce for Asia, U.A.E.and representatives of member companies of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and chambers of commerce of relevant countries. In his speech, Zhou Biao expressed the hope that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in U.A.E. will become a platform for mutual exchanges, a bridge for communicating with the government, a collective for solidarity and mutual assistance, a carrier for attracting investment, and a window for spreading Chinese culture, so as to help the Chinese and Arab business communities work together to expand the cake of mutually beneficial cooperation, achieve common development, and contribute to the high-quality construction of the "Belt and Road" between China and Argentina.
U.A.E. China Chamber of Commerce was established in June 2004 and has more than 200 member units so far. Over the past 20 years, the Chamber of Commerce has adhered to the role of actively playing the role of a platform and a bridge, promoting coordination and cooperation between Chinese-funded enterprises in the UAE, enhancing understanding and exchanges with the local government and business circles, expanding economic and trade cooperation with the U.A.E., and at the same time guiding and coordinating the legal operation and fair competition of Chinese-funded enterprises, and resolving major business problems through consultation, and its representativeness and influence have been continuously enhanced.